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Warning: Do not upgrade firmware to 1.0.2.144, it bricked my Nighthawk X8 R8500
I have a Nighthawk X8 R8500 and I updated the firmware this morning via the web interface. I believe I updated to v1.0.2.144, but I cannot confirm, as the router will no longer operate. The power LED...
Wish I saw this before I did the upgrade.
The upgrade went well for me (Mar 26, 2021).
However, it's having trouble reaching out to NTP (which may or may not be the cause of your DHCP issue).
Crossing fingers and toes and hoping Netgear will release a newer official firmware to resolve the issue.
The latest update v1.0.2.144 for my R8500 is no longer listed on their website. There is NO comment from netgear on why this is no longer available. I can no longer trust a company that does this to paying customers can you? As a consultant to SMB's I will start working with other hardware vendors. I have recommended and configured routers, switches and managed port replicators for over 15 years.
I have come to the conclusion that companies like this should no longer remain in business since they don't care about the communities, customers and businesses that have helped them grow their business. This kind of crap will continue as long as Netgear and other manufacturers think this is the new norm for business.
Be heard and stop the madness because if you don't do something NOW these companies will continue to steal your money.